Math Problem Statement

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Find the other angle and sides of the following right triangle (ABC) with C = 90° and c = 25, b = 3.

Solution

The problem asks to find the other angle and sides of a right triangle ABCABC where:

  • C=90\angle C = 90^\circ (since it's a right triangle),
  • c=25c = 25 (hypotenuse),
  • b=3b = 3 (one of the legs).

We need to find:

  1. The other leg aa.
  2. The angles A\angle A and B\angle B.

Step 1: Finding side aa using the Pythagorean theorem

For a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem states: a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Substitute the values of bb and cc:

a2+32=252a^2 + 3^2 = 25^2

a2+9=625a^2 + 9 = 625

a2=6259=616a^2 = 625 - 9 = 616

a=61624.8a = \sqrt{616} \approx 24.8

So, the length of side aa is approximately 24.824.8.

Step 2: Finding angle A\angle A

Use the sine function for A\angle A: sinA=bc=325\sin A = \frac{b}{c} = \frac{3}{25}

Now, calculate AA:

A=arcsin(325)6.89A = \arcsin\left(\frac{3}{25}\right) \approx 6.89^\circ

Step 3: Finding angle B\angle B

Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, and we already know C=90\angle C = 90^\circ and A6.89\angle A \approx 6.89^\circ, we can find B\angle B as:

B=90A=906.89=83.11\angle B = 90^\circ - \angle A = 90^\circ - 6.89^\circ = 83.11^\circ

Final Answer:

  • a24.8a \approx 24.8
  • A6.89\angle A \approx 6.89^\circ
  • B83.11\angle B \approx 83.11^\circ

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the Pythagorean theorem work for other right triangle problems?
  2. What are some other methods to calculate angles in a triangle?
  3. How would the problem change if the value of bb were different?
  4. What is the relationship between sine, cosine, and tangent in a right triangle?
  5. Can the Pythagorean theorem be applied in non-right triangles?

Tip: Always verify if you're working with a right triangle to decide whether or not the Pythagorean theorem applies.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Right Triangles

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Sine function: sin(A) = opposite/hypotenuse
Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10